This airfield was used during WWI, opening in 1916, but reduced in status during 1917. At the start of WWII it became a sector Station and during late 1939 concrete runways were built. The airfield was temporarily closed during 1961 for reconstruction to the main runway and control tower. When British Airports Authority took over in 1971 it was decided to construct a totally new runway to the NW along with a new terminal building (see NT17SE 69).

D J Smith 1983

Part of RAF Turnhouse is used by Edinburgh Airport (NT17SE 69) and the RAF base has closed during 1997. The original terminal building has been demolished.